IN MEMORIAM: Jacquelyn Collins, 80; Teacher, Librarian Retired To England ONEONTA – Jacquelyn Collins, 80, of West Oneonta, a teacher, librarian and wife of an engineer who raised her family in Orange County and retired to Cornwall, England, died on Aug. 26, 2019. She was born on Jan. 20, 1939, in The Bronx, the first child of John Taylor and Norma Baasch. Her father, known as Jack, rose to lieutenant in the state police, and later was the Town of…
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SUNY MOURNS Friends Gather In Memory Of Student Who Passed Away Hundreds of students gathered in the President’s Garden outside of SUNY Oneonta’s Milne Library this evening to share their memories of Nicholas Stagnitta, 20, of Patchogue, who died by suicide on Saturday, Aug 25. Above, two of his ZBT fraternity brothers Kevin Middleton and Sam Campolo comfort each other after speaking about Nick. “He encouraged me to feel worthy in my own life.” said Middleton. “I couldn’t have asked…
IN MEMORIAM: Barbara Ann B. Emhof, 71; Raised In Edmeston, Employed By NYCM EDMESTON – Barbara Ann Bessenbacher Emhof, 71, who was raised in Edmeston and worked for NYCM Insurance, passed away on Aug. 23, 2019, in Anderson, S.C., where she lived in recent years. Barb was born on Oct. 29, 1947, in Great Neck, Long Island, the daughter of Joseph A. and Mildred (Mapes) Bessenbacher. Her childhood was spent in Edmeston. She was a graduate of Edmeston Central School…
IN MEMORIAM: Jim Porteus, 80; Oneonta Native, Truck Enthusiast ONEONTA – Oneonta native E. James “Jim” Porteus, 80, of Bozeman, Mont., a truck driver and truck enthusiast, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019. He was born April 23, 1939, in Oneonta, to James E. and Fanny Ida (Potter) Porteus. Jim served his country in the Army. On January 20, 1968 Jim and Joann welcomed their son, Curt. Jim was a member of the Eagles and…
IN MEMORIAM: Robert D. (Bob) Holt, 67; Worked For Sidney Schools, Then On Board SIDNEY – Bob Holt, retired Sidney Central School superintendent of buildings and grounds, then a school board member, stepped aboard the train in the sky for his final journey on May 28, 2019, following his unexpected passing. Robert D. Holt, 67, was born in Camden, N.J., to Robert and Ethel Holt. He graduated from Lenape High School and Rutgers University. Before moving to Sidney, he worked…
IN MEMORIAM: Guenther H. Dammer, 84; German Immigrant Settled In New Lisbon NEW LISBON – Guenther H. Dammer, 84, a German immigrant and painter, of New Lisbon, passed away at the Bassett Hospital on Aug. 22, 2019. Born on Dec. 14, 1934 in Cologne, Germany the son of Paul and Maria Dammer. After immigrating from Germany in 1965, Guenther enjoyed a 34-year career as a painter, beginning with AT&T, finally retiring from Bell Atlantic. An avid Mets fan, he was…
IN MEMORIAM: Darryl L. Dye, 80; Schwan’s Top Salesman In The Nation EDMESTON – Darryl L. Dye, 80, who was top salesman in the nation a number of times during his 27 years with Schwan’s Home Delivery, passed away Thursday, Aug. 22. Hel was born on June 26, 1939, in Edmeston, son of the late Roger L. and Mable V. Rose Dye. A lifetime resident of the area, Darryl graduated from Edmeston Central School. In addition to Schwan’s, where he…
IN MEMORIAM Joy Breun Gardner, 45, Oneonta; Cancer Fells Decorated Firefighter ONEONTA – Joy Renee Bruen Gardner, 45, a decorated firefighter, passed away Aug. 18, 2019, at Fox Hospital, following a long battle with cancer. Joy was born June 29, 1974, to Jana Cuda of Texas and Robert Bruen Sr. of Arkansas. She married Anthony Gardner of Oneonta on Dec. 12, 2012. Previously, she was a volunteer firefighter for the Laurens Fire Department and Pindars Corners Fire Department. Most recently…
IN MEMORIAM: Jean Jensen Field, 89; Ran Hartwick Farm With Husband Fred HARTWICK – Jean Elizabeth Jensen Field, 89, who with husband Fred ran a farm in Pleasant Valley, died at home Aug. 22, 2019. Six children survive. Born Oct. 4, 1930 in Merrickville, she was the middle child of Harold and Elizabeth Jensen of Otego. Raised in the Seventh Day Adventist faith, she graduated from South Lancaster Academy, South Lancaster, Mass. At age 21, she married Fred S. Field…
Celebration Of Life Planned Sept. 7 For Monica Anne O’Leary Pawkett ONEONTA – A celebration of life for Monica Anne O’Leary Pawkett, 40, is planned at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7, at First Presbyterian Church. She was born on Jan. 23, 1979, and was a bright light until Aug. 1, 2019 when she left this world surrounded by the love of family and friends. Monica courageously fought cancer for nearly eight years. But she didn’t let it define her.…
